Play in Ohlins Shock

I had a bit of play at the bottom bearing of my Rear Ohlins, and just pulled it off to take a closer look. That bearing/bush looks shot to me. Spoke to ABE in Greenwich, but he wasn't as confidence inspiring as you might hope.

So is this simply a matter of sending it off to Ohlins for a service, or is this a separate job, and can I do it myself?

Thanks all

Couple more pictures below

Check for a spring clip holding the bearing in and use plenty of heat, a vice with a couple of sockets.

If you want to send it off I'd suggest to Kais https://www.kais-ohlins.co.uk/

Hi Mark,
No clips holding bearing in - just press out using suitable sockets etc and a vice.
Your bearing looks like it has a LOT of play

You can buy the correct bearing from here:-

http://www.splatshop.co.uk/ohlins-rear-shocker-bearing-large.html

You will also need new felt seals (2) - also from Splat:-

http://www.splatshop.co.uk/ohlins-larger-rear-shock-bearing-seal.html

You will have to carefully tap out the two spacers fitted to each side of the bearing (remove AFTER bearing has been removed from shock) - and re-use them - so be careful!

Grease up the bearing, felt seal etc before fitting spacers - as rose bearing can't be twisted after assembly.

Looking at your shock's condition it's maybe time for a full overhaul anyway? - I've been very impressed with work done by FTR on my Ohlins in the past:- http://ftrsuspension.co.uk/


Cheers................................Grizzly

Thanks both, sounds doable. I'll see how I get on.